Case Manager - Focus For Work (2019-35)

Company: Catholic Charities of Santa Clara CountyLocation: San Jose, CAStatus: Full Time

GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION: Provides case management, individual rehabilitation, group rehabilitation, to assist mental health, substance abuse and dual diagnosis MH clients. Assists clients to access medical, educational, social, prevocational, vocational, rehabilitative or other needed community services for eligible individuals. Provides crisis intervention services for clients in various situations. Works with interdisciplinary treatment team to assist the clients in their recovery and management of chronic mental illness, substance use, chronic health disorders. In the spirit of the program, a positive attitude and willingness to “do whatever it takes” to assists the client in accomplishing his/her goals.

* Coordinates services with county mental service team members, primary care and specialist physicians, legal representatives/guardians, Depts. of Mental Health and Alcohol and Drugs staff, to assure the individual’s access to employment and rehabilitative services, and the service delivery system.

* Assists clients in linkage to obtaining housing, financial assistance, health care and other community supports in order to reduce barriers to employment and stabilize mental health.

* Must be able to pass DOJ clearances upon employment, facilitated by CCSCC.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of our clients and our Agency’s operations, responsibilities may be modified at any time.

Catholic Charities is a non-profit, non-discriminatory service organization and employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability. Persons seeking employment are entitled to freedom from harassment and retaliation and reasonable accommodation for qualified disabilities.